Japanese phrases for greetings

Below are Japanese phrases (日本語) you'll actually use for greetings. Each card shows the native text, an English-friendly pronunciation guide, and the meaning. Tap copy to paste straight into any app or message.

  • Native
    こんにちは
    Pronunciation
    kon-nichi-wa
    Meaning
    Hello
  • Native
    おはようございます
    Pronunciation
    ohayō gozaimasu
    Meaning
    Good morning
  • Native
    お元気ですか？
    Pronunciation
    o-genki desu ka
    Meaning
    How are you?
  • Native
    さようなら
    Pronunciation
    sayōnara
    Meaning
    Goodbye

Frequently asked questions

Are these Japanese phrases formal or informal?

Most are neutral and safe for both casual and polite settings. When the difference matters in Japanese, we choose the everyday-polite form.

How accurate is the romanization?

Romanizations are tuned for English speakers as a pronunciation aid, not a strict transliteration. Use them as a guide, then listen to a native speaker.

Can I copy Japanese text into any app?

Yes. Every phrase copies as Unicode and pastes into chat apps, notes, email, design tools and word processors with no encoding issues.

Will my keyboard switch to Japanese after copying?

No. Copy-paste only inserts the characters; your typing layout doesn't change. To type Japanese regularly, install a system keyboard.

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